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isrp2004

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How do I get my Chinese wife to come to Canada? will she be automatically granted sponsorship and Visa?
How long is the process?
Is my child going to be a Canadian citizen?
How do I bring my child and wife to Canada?
What's the best solution for us?
If anyone can help me out I would really appreciate it.
 
How do I get my Chinese wife to come to Canada? http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse.asp, you can use the same website to help her get a visitor visa, but she will need to show that she will return to China at the end of the visa validity.


will she be automatically granted sponsorship and Visa? No, its not automatic, but if the relationship is genuine and you show you plan to return to Canada it is very likely


How long is the process? If you read the first link, there are two options. I am going through sponsoring my chinese wife right now too. We have chosen to do the outland process. Every situation is different, as you said she is still in China, unless you can get her into Canada you will need to do the outland one as well. Which is estimated 9 months, feedback I have seen indicates its about a year if you have a complete application.

Is my child going to be a Canadian citizen? Yes

How do I bring my child and wife to Canada? See Question 1
What's the best solution for us? There is a variety of factors, if you can get her a visitor visa to Canada ASAP you could get her here, fill out the inland application and continue to extend her visitor visa until it is complete, however, also consider her access to healthcare in Canada throughout the pregnancy. Which province are you intending to live in? Some offer health care for spouse on day 1 of arrival, some don't



I think if you can give the group a little more information on your and your wife's situation it would help to give proper advice.

Good luck. PM me if you would like to ask questions specific to China.
 
AlexKaren said:
Is my child going to be a Canadian citizen? Yes

Maybe not. Not all children born outside of Canada to a Canadian parent automatically get citizenship.

If OP was born outside Canada to Canadian parents, his child born in China will not be Canadian.

If OP was either born in Canada or is a naturalized Canadian, his child will be a citizen.
 
canuck_in_uk said:
Maybe not. Not all children born outside of Canada to a Canadian parent automatically get citizenship.

If OP was born outside Canada to Canadian parents, his child born in China will not be Canadian.

If OP was either born in Canada or is a naturalized Canadian, his child will be a citizen.

Good point, thanks for the correction.